Russell Nelson

Sun Sentinel

Russell Nelson's unexpected death on Oct. 5, 2013 was a loss to those who knew him, as well as to the fisheries he helped over a long career in public service. Mr. Nelson, 65, had been the executive director of the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission, which later became part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Under his direction, the commission developed regulations that helped bring redfish and snook back from the brink of extinction in Florida waters, among other species.

Russell Nelson's unexpected death on Oct. 5, 2013 was a loss to those who knew him, as well as to the fisheries he helped over a long career in public service. Mr. Nelson, 65, had been the executive director of the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission, which later became part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Under his direction, the commission developed regulations that helped bring redfish and snook back from the brink of extinction in Florida waters, among other species. (Sun Sentinel)

Russell Nelson's unexpected death on Oct. 5, 2013 was a loss to those who knew him, as well as to the fisheries he helped over a long career in public service. Mr. Nelson, 65, had been the executive director of the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission, which later became part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Under his direction, the commission developed regulations that helped bring redfish and snook back from the brink of extinction in Florida waters, among other species.